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Premiership clubs roll out artificial turf
Newcastle Falcons’ decision to install a hi-tech artificial pitch at Kingston Park makes them the second club in Engl...
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‘Skrum, skrum, skrum’ part 2 – what the Boks want to do and how to stop it
RGR series has been rugby’s has been a massive clash of styles. None more so at scrum time. The penalty problem at the scrum has been hig...
Set Piece
Skrum, skrum, skrum: what is the future of the scrum after RGR 3? – part one
Refereeing culture and background clearly make a huge difference to the officiating of the scrum As Nick Bishop expertly illustrates a sp...
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Don't cry for Argentina
A desperately disappointed Argentina came agonisingly close to their first Rugby Championship victory over South Afri...
Breakdown
Wayne Smith Preview: Receiving the high ball
The first in this new series of rugby coaching videos from Wayne Smith is about high ball work, and specifically abou...
Mindset
Mindset of Champions 6: Coaching Philosophies
Next up in our Mindset of Champions series, we look closely at the coaching philosophies of those who have taken team...
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Bledisloe draw leaves Aussies with hollow feeling
The Wallabies denied the All Blacks a record 18th consecutive victory with a 12-12 draw in Sydney on Saturday night. ...
Attack
Coming soon: Wayne Smith on winning the ball
According to Wayne Smith, at least 40% of tries scored worldwide come from turnover ball. In this new series, Wayne s...
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France 2014: Women's Rugby comes of age
The Women’s Rugby World Cup has been a remarkable success, and things have never looked better for the women’s game. ...
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Cheika inspires Waratahs to historic Super Rugby victory
With the NSW Waratahs’ victory in the Super Rugby final, Michael Cheika is now the first coach to have captured the m...
Mindset
Mindset of Champions 5: Dan and Richie's Careers
Following the previous episode on these great player’s lives, we hear from Dan and Richie on their career journeys. F...
Attack
Brave attacking style powers Ireland past NZ
Murray Kinsella wraps up his analysis of the stunning Irish women’s victory over New Zealand at the Women’s Rugby Wor...
Defence
Irish defence and conditioning stun New Zealand
Murray Kinsella begins a look at how the Ireland women’s team pulled off one of the finest results in the history of ...
Mindset
Mindset of Champions 4: Dan and Richie's Stories
Our Mindset of Champions series continues with an exclusive look at the lives two of modern rugby’s most influential ...
